Watermelons

In the expanding region around Battipaglia, south of Naples, the first seed-bearing watermelons of the Dumara variety were harvested just in time for Ascension Day. "Even though planting in the tunnel facilities began around February 20, about a week earlier than usual, we are now starting this. read more

Almería continues to strengthen its leading role in watermelon exports from Spain, with shipments estimated at 631 thousand tons for the current season, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by valenciafruits.com. read more

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Two of Madrid's main markets have received Europe's first watermelons and melons. From May 12 to June 6, consumers can enjoy the first watermelons and melons grown in southern Europe at Stall 92 in Mercado de La Paz and at Mercado de Chamartín in Madrid. As part of the "It's from a read more

In Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region, the watermelon season has started, with local farmers exporting around 3,000 tons to international buyers while also meeting the demand in the local market. Early harvests from this region have attracted buyers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, according to EastFruit. read more

The melon and watermelon season started in the second half of April in Almeria, following the typical schedules, despite irregular weather conditions. "This spring we've experienced consistent rainfall and below-average temperatures, particularly in March and April. Although these conditions have read more

"We have just launched the watermelon campaign. At this early stage, we have not yet received any feedback from end consumers. However, we are struggling to keep up with customer demand due to the volumes we are dealing with. The initial price quotes appear to be reasonable," says Alessio Mattia, the sales manager of Agrieuropa. read more

Unseasonal spring frosts have devastated Hungary's watermelon and apricot crops, with early April cold snaps followed by further chilling in early May compounding the damage. According to a recent survey by the Hungarian FruitVeB Interprofessional Organization, the watermelon harvest is expected read more

Good start for watermelons, with quality noticeably improving. Cherry prices significantly down: sales of Italian cultivars Giorgia and Ferrovia have begun. The campaign for Italian netted melons is progressing smoothly: new production from Northern Italy has started. Green beans are available. read more

According to forecasts, Almería is expected to produce 631,000 tons of watermelon and increase its export volume by 21.4% this season, solidifying its position as Spain's top watermelon exporter. In terms of economics, the current season is expected to surpass the 229 million euros achieved last year. read more

A new strategic alliance is forming in the European fruit and vegetable sector between Giovanni Turrà & C., a well-established Calabrian company specializing in fennel and watermelons, and Green Crops, an agricultural company owned by the Green Factory group, one of Europe's leading companies. read more

While the watermelon season in Mauritania was successful, the situation is more precarious for Moroccan produce. "The Mauritanian season started in early April and is now ending. We had good yields and the season went smoothly. We are now transitioning to Moroccan produce. read more

Farm fresh: Freshly's quick commerce bet on fruits and vegetables

Indian quick commerce platforms operate on a two-step supply chain. First, they source fresh produce from farmers directly at the market, and second, they transfer it to a large centralized warehouse for quality check, labeling, and. read more

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A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Obecnie, tradycyjne rolnictwo jest uzupełniane przez coraz bardziej techniczne podejścia. Szczepienie, uprawa hydroponiczna i rolnictwo organiczne to niektóre z działań, które zostały wyznaczone lata temu i które zostały podjęte przez szkółki, które odgrywają fundamentalną rolę w tym procesie. read more

The new season of Tomeco's mini watermelons, known as Tomélons, will start in about a month. "We anticipate the initial harvest around week 25, and we will be able to offer them until September. This year, we will surpass the 2-hectare mark in our acreage for the first time," said Franky Van. read more

A farm in El Ejido, Almería hosted representatives from the international melon and watermelon industry last week for Semillas Fitó's Water & Melon Show 2025. read more

The new campaigns for apricots and melons have started: the sale of smooth variety has also begun. The Italian nectarine campaign has started early. Volumes are still low for peaches, Platicarpa or Tabacchiera cultivars. Demand remains low for watermelons too. read more